My Boer Goats have diarrhea???

[nstone630]

For goat kids my vet suggests monthly treatment as a preventative.
I use di methox or sulmet.

I think that would be good. Even though you can try and prevent them from transmitting feces into their food, it may just happen sometimes. Prevention I think is key.

Also, no a few bucks wont hurt to know for sure what I'm dealing with. It'd be worth it to keep them healthy.

 

[SkyWarrior]

Already called my husband and told him we're going to Tractor Supply as soon as I get off work to go get that Corid medication.

Now my goats are friendly, but they are not too fond of being held or restrained. Any tips on giving the goats this oral medication?

Get a big syringe with a long tip (no needle) and put the medication in that. Put your goats in a stanchion, or if you don't have one, have someone hold them while you stick the syringe in the side of the mouth and push the plunger. Some folks have drenching guns which are pricey but they work. Your choice.

Can you get Di-methox? That is a better drug and you wont have thiamine issues that Corrid can cause. TSC doesn't carry it but other feed stores do. Where are you located?

I didn't see the Thiamine issues when I've used it. I do have Di-methox on hand now, but not everyone can get it locally.

I spoke with a local large animal vet here (I'm in Roxboro, north Carolina). They recommend Corid w/ an injection of B1 to prevent the Polio. Also mentioned that I would not be able to visibly see eggs from this in their feces. So what I saw that looked like

I can run a fecal w/ their office as well...Vet told me that I could give the meds w/ out the fecal because it would not be harmful either way...

Sound ok?

Yes.

 

[nstone630]

I did the 3 days of medication or Corid and the B1 and he is doing great. No more diarrhea and he looks much healthier. Thanks for all the help!!!

We also now have their food up off the ground so they won't transfer feces into their food.

 

[nstone630]

He seemed fine for a week or so after dosing him. Looked better a tually. Now worse diarrhea and bot flies. He's not being social.

Is it too late? I'm calling the vet this morning once they open.

 

[samssimonsays]

Maybe it is the stress of the bot flies causing him to relapse? I know rabbits systems will go haywire with bot flies involved. Wishing you lots of luck!

 

[nstone630]

The vet seems to think it is a bad case of worms and recommends deworming again and also treating him with the Corid again. Along with deworming the other goat who doesn't seem affected just to be on the safe side.
He said the bot flies will not kill him, but only eat away tiny bits of flesh (sounds horrible and painful). So I've applied pine e tar to his rear and tail where there are eggs which the vet says will help keep them stay off of him.

I feel hopeful now that he's not on the way out, but just not feeling good. But the vet did say that when goats get sick they will become depressed, and that actually can kill them faster than the parasite itself.

 

[samssimonsays]

hoping he makes a quick recovery!

 

[Hens and Roos]

hope he starts feeling better

 

[nstone630]

Yesterday "Paper Towel Roll" passed away. We tried buddy...We will miss you.

Thank you for all your help with this.

I'm hoping now to get another goat today from a friend so "Smokey", his brother, won't be alone, I know how social goats are, and they need company. Broke my heart when I got home from work yesterday to find him standing by his brother just calling out.

 

[samssimonsays]

I am so so sorry for your loss I hope you are able to pick up the other one today and all goes well with the introductions.